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What Does Period Club Do?

Nick Schiwegeraht, Writer June 2, 2025

Periods. Half the world experiences them, and yet they’re still taboo to discuss in many places. Period Club is a national and international organization in 20 different countries and 40 different U.S...

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Making the Most out of a Loss: Anna and Abby

Jay Grigg, Writer October 31, 2024

It was October 20, 2013, in Forest Grove, Oregon when an SUV drove right through a pile of leaves in the street. Unbeknownst to the teenage girl driving her boyfriend and brother home, 11-year-old Abigail...

Oregon's Hidden Gems

Oregon’s Hidden Gems

Juliet Weston, Writer June 6, 2024

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon offers a diverse landscape of lush forests, rugged coastlines, and vibrant cities — an ideal destination for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation. From...

The Threat of Greater Idaho

The Threat of Greater Idaho

Molly Graham October 12, 2023

Link to image America's state lines have become such a constant throughout time, that maps of state outlines have become iconic imagery that is quintessentially American. Knowing America as a place...

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More News

Leslie Garcia, Writer June 10, 2022

Baby formula shortage As of May, there has been a baby formula shortage happening all around the United States. What does that mean? This means that most stores have been out of stock of formula and...

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Current News (May Edition)

Leslie Garcia, Writer May 23, 2022

Roe V. Wade As of May, there have been many discussions about what's going on with Roe v. Wade. What’s Roe v. Wade? According to wikipedia.org, Roe v. Wade is a judicial precedent in the United States...

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Changing Weather

Leslie Garcia, Writer November 7, 2021

What's Going on in the US? It has been reported that since fall has begun, many places have been experiencing bad weather, even places that are usually nice and sunny. It has been said that  California,...

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Starlight Parade

Savanah Amaya, Writer May 30, 2020

Portland is known for hosting many fun and exciting events downtown, from markets to fairs. In the upcoming months, Portland is celebrating the Starlight Parade for more than 40 years in Portland. According...

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